Entrek knives?

JBOZ said:
I presented a first impression introduction of my ENTREK ELK knife some time ago:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=690007

Although I haven't fully tested the ELK in the field yet, I've decided to put it in my bushfire evac kit due to its design, sturdy construction and corrosion resistance.

I also own an ENTREK Silhouette which I must admit is probably the most combat effective blade I own. My only gripe is that the handle feels just a tad short (I have medium sized hands and the hilt ends at the base of my closed hand). The plus side is that it feels very secure because of the sub-hilt design. However, part of me feels that there should at least be 2 inches of blunt steel at the base of the hilt just in case I want to knock my opponent unconscious. The other part acknowledges that this particular knife is purely an offensive attack weapon not really designed for defensive encounters anyway.

I was considering a Cobra and/or Survivor, but decided to get a Bark River SS Bravo 1 instead. While I like the utilitarian design of ENTREK knives, I simply can't resist an old fashioned, well made blade made with natural wood or stag handles.
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Please keep us informed about the Elk and how it performs, I am considering buying one so a review would be great.
 
I've had an Entrek Ranger for ten years. It always goes with me into the wilderness and has never let me down. Most of my backpacking/survivalist buddies say it's 'too heavy' to carry. I say your knife is the most important tool you can have in the bush and I refuse to trust my life to any lightweight blade. I have been collecting big knives and bowies since 1977 and would never go into the wild without my Entrek.
 
I have the badger and the companion, very well made.

I do not think you will be disappointed, especially for the price.
 
Entrek is small, I don't know if he even has anyone helping him. His knives are very stout and has some interesting designs. I run into him frequently at knife shows and he is a very nice fellow as well. Last time we saw his table he had a lot of stuff and my wife immediately latched onto a bullet (small double edged dagger). She said "Ooooh I like that" and Ray said, "And it comes in black too" She grabbed it and said "I must have it!" Someone asked her "What are you going to do with that?", but we all just smiled. Girl knows what she wants, but how did Ray know she would want the black one?
I do not know.
It has a handmade kydex sheath that only fits it one way, weird for a small double edge, and I would agree it's not ideal. For a handmade knife the sheath is not much of a consideration since I would probably make another one to suit my needs. So far I have failed miserably to design a sheath to her liking and it bit me while trying.
Probably you don't hear much about them because he doesn't make enough knives to have a large following. It certainly isn't for a lack of quality or toughness.
 
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